Located just off Highway 125 between Balmertown and Cochenour on Red Lake. Rahill Beach features a well-maintained sandy beach for swimming, a beach volleyball area, and tennis courts. This park has a picnic area that includes several gazebos. Flush toilets are available on site.
Pimachiowin Aki is the first and only 'mixed' cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage site in Canada. It is the largest protected area in the North American boreal shield. Located on either side of the Manitoba-Ontario border, within the site's boundaries are Manitoba's Atikaki Provincial Park, and Ontario's Woodland Caribou Provincial Park and Eagle-Snowshoe Conservation Reserve.The Bloodvein River, located in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, is designated a world heritiage river and is part of the Pimachiowin Aki.
The Phillip Thomas Vinet Centennial Park is located adjacent to the Red Lake Recreation Centre. This park features a splash pad, outdoor basketball court, baseball field and skateboard park .
Located 20 km south of the Ear Falls is Perrault Falls, featuring a breathtaking cascade of water between Perrault and Wabauskang Lakes.
Pakwash Provincial Park is located 19 km north of Ear Falls, and is home to a 1.5 kilometer long sand beach, campgrounds, nature trails, aboriginal rock paintings and over 65 species of birds.
The Norseman Park is home to an authentic Noordyn Norseman aircraft located in a scenic outlook looking over Red Lake's historic Howey Bay. Take the time to read the story of the Norseman plane on the intepretive panel found in the park. It is a place where people can sit along the waterfront and watch planes come in and out. There are benches for sitting as well as a grass area to have a small picnic. You are still able to watch floatplanes land and takeoff from this lookout. Better yet, book a scenic flight on a float plane.
The Rideau Canal passes through Merrickville and in the summer months the blockhouse, which guarded the canal from potential American attacks in the past, is open to the public. The old manual locks and swing bridge are still in operation and worth checking out.
Canada’s First Railway Tunnel was completed in 1860 for the Brockville and Ottawa Railway and later owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway until being acquired by the City of Brockville in 1983. The Tunnel is a remarkable example of Canada’s pre-Confederation industrial heritage and is open to the public. Key features of the Tunnel are a new paved concrete floor, state-of-the-art energy efficient lighting and a music soundtrack to help bring history to the present.
The first Norseman Festival was held in 1992. This festival is held annually at the Phillip Thomas Vinet Centennial Park. Events include a Norseman fly-by, float pumping and floatplane loading competitions. Activities for participants include: sightseeing flights, concerts, family activities, family entertainment, softball tournament, fireworks, artisan and vendor market, and more.
The Miss McKenzie II: McKenzie Island's seasonal link to the mainland. This ferry transports people and goods from the mainland to their homes and cottages on McKenzie Island during the summer. When the lake freezes people either walk or drive to the island.